First Generation Program

First Generation Program é um empréstimo perdoável para compradores de imóveis em Statewide, Maine. MaineHousing's First Generation Program: up to $10,000 forgivable second-mortgage DPA for first-generation homebuyers (parents/grandparents have not owned in past 7 years, or borrower aged out of foster care). Pairs with First Home Loan first mortgage and standard $5,000 Advantage DPA for combined up-to-$15,000 assistance. 5-year forgiveness. 640 FICO. Statewide. MaineHousing's First Generation Program provides up to $10,000 in additional down-payment / closing-cost assistance on top of MaineHousing's standard $5,000 Advantage DPA second mortgage - for combined assistance of up to $15,000. The program is designed to address the inter-generational wealth gap by helping first-generation homebuyers (those whose parents or grandparents have not owned a home in the past 7 years, or borrowers who aged out of foster care) achieve homeownership. The $10,000 First Generation assistance is structured as a 0% interest forgivable second mortgage, forgiven on a pro-rata basis over 5 years of continued owner-occupancy. The program pairs with MaineHousing's First Home Loan first mortgage (30-year fixed FHA, VA, USDA-RD, or HFA conventional) and the standard Advantage DPA option. Borrower must contribute at least $1,000 of own funds. Income and acquisition-cost limits follow MaineHousing's standard First Home Loan limits (statewide income up to $98,900 1-2 person / $113,735 3+ person. targeted/higher-cost county income up to $111,100 1-2 / $149,270 3+. purchase price $525,000 non-targeted to $775,000 targeted). 640 minimum FICO. Homebuyer education (hoMEworks) required. Os recursos vêm de State e Bond.

First Generation Program é perdoado após 5 anos, então o comprador de imóvel que permanecer esse tempo não o devolve. O reembolso é acionado por Forgiven pro-rata over 5 years of continued owner-occupancy (1/5 per year). Unforgiven balance due on sale, refinance with cash-out, transfer of title, or non-owner-occupancy before 5 years. No monthly payment. A ajuda é registrada como ônus em posição 3rd Lien. As condições de perdão e reembolso são definidas pelo programa e podem mudar — confirme-as na página oficial do programa antes de se inscrever.

First Generation Program é aberto a compradores do primeiro imóvel e compradores de imóveis que vão morar no imóvel como residência principal. “Primeiro imóvel” tem exceções aqui: First-time homebuyer requirement waived in federally designated targeted census tracts and for qualifying veterans (via SaluteME / Salute Home Again). First-generation requirement (no ownership by parents/grandparents in past 7 years) is the program-defining criterion. Sobre crédito, o programa afirma: 640 minimum FICO across all eligible first-mortgage products. É exigido um curso de educação para compradores de imóveis, por meio de MaineHousing-approved hoMEworks homebuyer education class (in-person or online) required prior to closing. Requisito de residência: Property must be located in Maine and be the borrower's primary residence. Statewide eligibility. Cidadania ou situação imigratória: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or qualifying non-permanent resident alien per first-mortgage product overlays. FIRST-GENERATION HOMEBUYER REQUIREMENT: Borrower (and any co-borrower) must qualify as a first-generation homebuyer, defined as: (a) borrower's parents and grandparents have not owned a home within the past 7 years, OR (b) borrower aged out of foster care. At least one borrower must meet the first-generation definition. First-time homebuyer required (no ownership of a primary residence in the past 3 years; waived in federally targeted areas). Owner-occupied primary residence. 640 minimum FICO. Maximum 45% DTI. Borrower must contribute a minimum of $1,000 of own funds. Income at or below MaineHousing First Home Loan limits ($98,900 1-2 person / $113,735 3+ person non-targeted; $111,100 1-2 / $149,270 3+ targeted). Maximum purchase price $525,000 non-targeted / $775,000 targeted/higher-cost county. hoMEworks homebuyer education required. Pairs with First Home Loan first mortgage + Advantage DPA second.

First Generation Program limita a renda familiar a $149,270. O limite vale para a renda total da família, não só a do mutuário. Os valores da renda mediana da região são publicados pelo HUD e atualizados todo ano, então confira a tabela atual do condado antes de se basear em um número.

First Generation Program limita o preço de compra a $525,000. Os tipos de imóvel elegíveis incluem Single-family detached, 2-4 unit owner-occupied (per first-mortgage overlays), condominium (project-approved), townhouse, PUD, modular, and manufactured home on permanent foundation (titled as real property e per first-mortgage overlays). Construções novas são elegíveis. Casas pré-fabricadas são elegíveis.

First Generation Program cita compradores de imóveis de primeira geração entre os grupos que atende. Aparecer aqui significa que o programa menciona o grupo, não que fazer parte dele, por si só, qualifique um candidato — as demais regras de elegibilidade continuam valendo.

First Generation Program atende compradores de imóveis que compram em Statewide, Maine. O programa é voltado para áreas específicas: Federally designated targeted census tracts (per IRS Section 143) where MRB first-time-homebuyer requirement is waived and higher income / acquisition-cost limits apply. Higher-cost counties (Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc) also have higher acquisition-cost limits up to $775,000.

As inscrições para First Generation Program são feitas por meio de o órgão que administra o programa, que publica as condições atuais e as etapas da inscrição no próprio site. Os recursos são reservados por meio de Reserved through MaineHousing's online lender portal (Lender Online) at time of rate lock by approved participating lender. A Hey Prescott não é uma credora e não aceita inscrições; esta página descreve o programa para que um comprador de imóvel possa levá-lo a um credor ou a um conselheiro habitacional.